- Individually administered test assesses cognitive-linguistic deficits in geriatric clients in skilled nursing facilities
Ross Information Processing Assessment-Geriatric (RIPA-G2), Deborah Ross-Swain and Paul Fogle. Individually administered test assesses cognitive-linguistic deficits in geriatric clients in skilled nursing facilities. In addition to standard questions and stimulus items, RIPA-G incorporates questions from the Minimum Data Set used by nursing staff to provide correlational data. Efficient and effective in administration scoring and interpretation. Has “data at a glance” section for summarizing results for rehab meetings and client conferences. Periodic retesting provides objective data to assess treatment efficacy and document progress as is often required for Medicare and third-party payment. Completed in 45 to 60 minutes, supplement subtests in 10 to 20 minutes. Examiner’s manual, 25 record forms, 25 profile forms, picture book, storage box.